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Ministry of Power
Framework for Implementation of Market Based Economic Despatch  – Phase1 for lowering the cost of power purchase to Consumers released
Around 5% reduction in the cost of power to the consumers from MBED expected
Ministry of Power has been examining suitable mechanisms to enhance competition in the power sector with the objective of lowering the cost of electricity to consumers.
With success in generation capacity additions over the past few years and a well-integrated national electricity grid, the time is right to move towards optimising the operation of generating plants in the country to deliver benefits of reduced operating costs to the distribution utilities and end consumers. A robust day-ahead market will also form the basis for transitioning away from the country’s over-dependence on longer-term PPAs to sustainable market-based operations.
It is hence widely recognized that an essential next step in reforming electricity market operations and in moving towards “One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency, One Price” framework is to implement Market Based Economic Despatch  in the day-ahead horizon, initiated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. MBED will ensure that the cheapest generating resources across the country are despatched to meet the overall system demand and will thus be a win-win for both the distribution companies and the generators and ultimately result in significant annual savings for the electricity consumers.
Ministry of Power recognized the need for a consensual and phased approach in implementing MBED that will help participants, power exchanges and load despatch centres to adapt gradually to the new regime. To this effect, a Discussion Note was circulated on 1st June 2021 by the Ministry of Power to all concerned stakeholders for obtaining their inputs and comments. A consultation workshop covering State Governments was convened by the Ministry of Power on 6th July 2021. Several comments were obtained during the workshop which was subsequently deliberated by the Ministry. Pursuant to that, a second consultative workshop was held with Discoms, Electricity Regulatory Commissions, State Gencos, etc. on 26th August 2021.
Ministry of Power noticed substantial alignment amongst all key stakeholders on a phased approach and the process to be followed for implementing Phase 1 of MBED starting with the mandatory participation of the Inter State Generating Stations. Generation plants of others can also participate in Phase 1 on a voluntary basis.
The implementation of Phase 1 of MBED is planned to start with effect from 1st April 2022. Before this CERC will align their regulations and mock drill will be carried out to ensure that the system runs smoothly.
Ministry of Finance
DRI to celebrate 65th Founding Day tomorrow
8th Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting  to be held on the occasion
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  is celebrating its 65th Founding Day on 5th-6th December, 2022 this year. Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the 2-day event along with the Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary.
DRI is the premier intelligence and enforcement agency on anti-smuggling matters under the aegis of Central Board of Indirect taxes & Customs , Government of India. It came into existence on 4th December 1957. The DRI with its Headquarters at New Delhi has 12 Zonal Units, 35 regional Units and 15 Sub-regional units, with a working strength of about 800 officials.
For more than six decades, DRI with its presence across India and abroad has been carrying out its mandate of preventing and detecting cases of smuggling of narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances, gold, diamonds, precious metals, wildlife items, cigarettes, arms, ammunitions & explosives, counterfeit currency notes, foreign currency, SCOMET items, hazardous & environmentally sensitive materials, antiques etc. and taking punitive action against the organised crime groups engaged therein. DRI is also engaged in unearthing commercial frauds and customs duty evasion.
DRI has also been at the forefront in international Customs collaboration under Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements signed with various countries, where thrust is on information exchange and learning from the best practices of other Customs administrations.
Accordingly, DRI takes the opportunity of its founding day to organise Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting  for effectively engaging with partner Customs organisations and International agencies like World Customs Organisation, INTERPOL for enforcement related issues. This year, 22 Customs administrations covering the Asia-Pacific region along with international organisations such as World Customs Organisation , Interpol, UN Office on Drugs and Crime  and Regional Intelligence Liaison Office – Asia Pacific  have been invited to the event.
The current edition of “Smuggling in India Report 2021-22” will be released by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister on this occasion. The report brings together the trends in the field of anti- smuggling and commercial fraud and DRI’s performance and experience over the last financial year.
The DRI day serves as a day for honouring and recognizing the achievements of the past, a day of motivation for the young officers of the CBIC and the DRI and also offers an opportunity to interact and deliberate with the Custom Administrations of regional countries and important regional trading partners, thus reinforcing India’s role in Custom related matters in the region.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Arjun Munda to launch “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North -Eastern Region ” scheme at Manipur tomorrow
The scheme envisages transformation of tribal Ecosystem in the North-East by strengthening livelihood opportunities for tribal artisans.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has introduced a new scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North -Eastern Region ” for the benefit of Scheduled Tribes of Northeastern Region. The scheme has the vision to strengthen livelihood opportunities for tribal artisans through increased efficiency in procurement, logistics and marketing of tribal products from North Eastern States. The scheme will apply to the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim.
The scheme shall be launched by Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda, on 18.04.2023 at MSFDS Auditorium, Konung Mamang, Imphal, Manipur in the august presence of Shri N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur and other dignitaries.
The scheme PTP-NER will facilitate tribal artisans to avail opportunities of enhancing income through the provision of backward and forward linkages through incubation support, aggregation, skill and entrepreneurship development, sourcing and procurement, marketing, transportation and publicity. As a part of this scheme, it is planned to initiate empanelment of tribal artisans from North Eastern Region by organizing 68 Tribal Artisan Melas  w.e.f. 18.04.2023 onwards during the month of April –May, 2023 at various districts of North eastern Region.
TRIFED, the nodal agency under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, continues to strive in endeavors to improving the quality of the life of the tribal people, while preserving their age-old traditions.
Ministry of Railways
In a nation wide investigation, RPF disrupts the operation of illegal software called “Real Mango” used for cornering confirmed Railway reservation
The software has now been fully decimated
RPF have been able to apprehend around 50 criminals so far involved in operation of this illegal software and block live tickets worth more than Rs. 5 Lakhs
In a nation wide investigation, RPF has disrupted the operation of illegal software called “Real Mango” used for cornering confirmed Railway reservation.
In view of the apprehension of increase in touting activity after restart of the passenger services, drive against touts was intensified by Railway Protection Force  of Indian Railways. Operation of an illegal software called “Rare Mango”  was revealed on 09.08.2020 during action against touts by the field units of RPF. RPF units of North Central Railway , Eastern Railway  and Western Railway  apprehended some suspects and initiated the process of understanding and unravelling the operation of RareMango/Real Mango Software. In course of systematic unravelling of the working of the illegal software, it has been found that:-
1. Real mango software bypasses V3 and V2 captcha.
2. It synchronises bank OTP with help of a mobile app and feeds it to the requisite form automatically.
3. The software auto-fills the passenger details and payment details in the forms.
4. The software logs in to the IRCTC website through multiple IRCTC Ids.
5. The illegal software is sold through five tiered structure: System Admin & his team, Mavens, Super sellers, Sellers and Agents.
6. System admin is receiving payment in bitcoins.
Field units of RPF have been able to apprehend 50 criminals so far including the King pin  and key managers involved in operation of this illegal software and block live tickets worth more than Rs 5 Lakhs. Five key operatives of the illegal software have been arrested from West Bengal. The software has now been fully decimated.
It may be noted a coordinated nation-wide action by RPF between December 2019 to March 2020 led to arrest of 104 criminals involved and disruption of many illegal softwares like ANMS/ Red Mirchi/Black TS, TikTok, I-Ball, Red Bull, MAC, N-GET, Cycle, Star-V2 etc. The information supplied by RPF helped CRIS/IRCTC to strengthen security features in PRS system due to which the softwares stopped functioning at that time.
Ministry of Power
Shri R. K. Singh participates in Yoga Day celebrations at Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar
Practising Yoga is the key for holistic health and spiritual well-being: Union Power Minister
Union Minister performs Yoga with over 1400 participants
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked the 8th International Yoga Day celebration by participating in a Mass Yoga Demonstration involving thousands of participants at Mysuru Palace Ground in Mysuru, Karnataka.
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy joined the 8th International Day of Yoga  2022 celebrations with the people of Bihar at the Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda in Bihar today. More than 1400 participants joined the celebrations. Highlighting the importance of Yoga in everyday life, Shri Singh said, “Practising Yoga is the key for holistic health and spiritual well-being. Let us all celebrate International Day of Yoga by practising yoga and pledge to make it an integral part of our lifestyle.”
After two years of Covid-19 pandemic, the country witnessed widespread enthusiasm and participation for this year’s 8th edition of the IDY 2022 to support the message of “Yoga for Humanity”. This year International Day of Yoga included a “Guardian Ring” program which entails live streaming of people performing yoga in 16 different time zones along with the rising sun.
Nalanda had been an ancient seat of learning. It was the oldest university in the world founded in the 4th century AD. Scholars used to come to Nalanda University from as far away as China and Thailand. The Chinese scholar Hiuen Tsang came here to study in 7th century AD and has written extensively about Nalanda University.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 78.58 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.16 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs with more than 1.16 Crore doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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78,58,15,125
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PIPELINE
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1,16,11,210
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,16,98,785
More than 78.58 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category. Further, more than 1.16 Crore doses  are in the pipeline.
More than 5.16 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
Breaking Barriers - Indian Navy's All Woman Aircrew Creates History
On 03 August 2022, five officers of the Indian Navy's INAS 314 based at Naval Air Enclave, Porbandar, created history by completing the first all-women independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. The aircraft was captained by the Mission Commander, Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma, who had pilots, Lt Shivangi and Lt Apurva Gite, and Tactical and Sensor Officers, Lt Pooja Panda and SLt Pooja Shekhawat in her team. INAS 314 is a frontline Naval Air Squadron based at Porbandar, Gujarat and operates the state-of-the-art Dornier 228 maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The squadron is commanded by Cdr SK Goyal, a Qualified Navigation Instructor.
The women officers received months of ground training and comprehensive mission briefings in the run up to this historical sortie.
The Indian Navy has been a front-runner in driving transformation in the Armed Forces. It's impressive and pioneering women empowerment initiatives include induction of women pilots, selection of women Air Operations Officers into the helicopter stream and conducting an all-women sailing circumnavigation expedition across the globe in 2018.
This first-of-its-kind military flying mission was, however, unique and is expected to pave the way for women officers in the aviation cadre to assume greater responsibility and aspire for more challenging roles. It perhaps marks a unique achievement for the Armed Forces that a crew of only women officers undertook an independent operational mission in a multi-crew maritime surveillance aircraft.
Many congratulations to these officers for successfully doing so and inspiring millions of women all across India and the world to break free from all shackles and achieve their dreams.
It was indeed a mission that showcased "Nari Shakti" in its real spirit.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Bajrang Punia for winning Gold in Asian Wrestling Championship
PM congratulates Bajrang Punia for winning Gold in Asian Wrestling Championship
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Bajrang Punia for securing the Gold in Asian Wrestling Championship.
“Congratulations to Bajrang Punia for securing the Gold in Asian Wrestling Championship. India is very proud of his exemplary accomplishment.” , the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Railways
First time ever, Indian Railways' Oxygen Express to transport 200 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen  to Bangladesh in 10 containers.
Indian Railways continue to provide respite through Oxygen Expresses.
Indian Railways' Oxygen Express is set to embark on its journey to Bangladesh. This is the first time ever that the Oxygen Express is put into operation to neighbouring country. Today, an indent was placed at Tata in Chakradharpur Division under South Eastern Railway to transport 200 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to Benapole, Bangladesh.
The loading of 200 MT of LMO in 10 containers rake has been completed at 09.25 hrs.
It may be noted that Oxygen Expresses were started by Indian Railways on 24th April, 2021 to provide respite to Indian states requiring medical Oxygen. More than 35000 MT of LMO was transported to 15 states. Around 480 Oxygen Expresses were operationalised.
Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves establishment of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
In pursuance of recently announced Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan stimulus package for ensuring growth in several sectors, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund  worth Rs. 15000 crore.
Government has been implementing several schemes for incentivizing the investment made by dairy cooperative sector for development of dairy infrastructure. However, government realizes that even MSMEs and Private companies also need to be promoted and incentivized for their involvement in processing and value addition infrastructure. AHIDF would facilitate much needed incentivisation of investments in establishment of such infrastructure for dairy and meat processing and value addition infrastructure and establishment of animal feed plant in the private sector. The eligible beneficiaries under the Scheme would be Farmer Producer Organizations , MSMEs, Section 8 Companies, Private Companies and individual entrepreneur with minimum 10% margin money contribution by them. The balance 90% would be the loan component to be made available by scheduled banks.
Government of India will provide 3% interest subvention to eligible beneficiaries. There will be 2 years moratorium period for principal loan amount and 6 years repayment period thereafter.
Government of India would also set up Credit Guarantee Fund of Rs. 750 crore to be managed by NABARD. Credit guarantee would be provided to those sanctioned projects which are covered under MSME defined ceilings. Guarantee Coverage would be upto 25% of Credit facility of borrower.
There is huge potential waiting to be unlocked in investment through private sector. The INR 15,000 cr. AHIDF and the interest subvention scheme for private investors will ensure availability of capital to meet upfront investment required for these projects and also help enhance overall returns/ pay back for investors. Such investments in processing and value addition infrastructure by eligible beneficiaries would also promote export of these processed and value added commodities.
Since, almost 50-60% of final value of dairy output in India flows back to farmers, therefore, growth in this sector can have significant direct impact on farmer’s income. Size of dairy market and farmers’ realization from milk sales is closely linked with development of organized off-take by cooperative and private dairies. Thus, investment incentivization in AHIDF would not only leverage 7 times private investment but would also motivate farmers to invest more on inputs thereby driving higher productivity leading to increase in farmers income. The measures approved today through AHIDF would also help in direct and indirect livelihood creation for 35 lakh.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways launches OPERATION MERI SAHELI
“Meri Saheli” initiative taken for focused action on security of women travelling in trains
Operation gathering momentum across all Zones
(Indian Railways has launched “Meri Saheli” initiative for focused action on security of women across all zones with an objective to provide safety and security to lady passengers travelling by trains for their entire journey from starting station to destination station.
An initiative of RPF, the Strategy of the entails interaction with lady passengers especially those travelling alone by a team of young lady RPF personnel at the originating station. These lady passengers are briefed about all precautions to be taken during the journey and told to dial 182 in case they face or see any problem in the coach. The RPF team collects only the seat numbers of the ladies and conveys them to stoppages en-route. The platform duty RPF personnel at the stopping stations en-route keep unobtrusive watch over the concerned coaches and berths and if need arises, interact with the lady passengers. RPF/RPSF escort onboard also covers all the coaches/identified berths during its duty period.
RPF teams at the destination collect the feedback from the identified lady passengers. The feedback is then analysed and corrective action, if any, is taken. If some distress call comes from a train covered under “Meri Saheli” initiative, the disposal of the call is monitored at the level of senior officers.
The “Meri Saheli” initiative was started as a pilot project in South Eastern Railway in September 2020 and after getting encouraging response from lady passengers, it was extended to all zones and KRCL w.e.f. 17.10.2020.The operation is gathering momentum.
Election Commission
Second Phase of General Elections in Assam on 18th April
50 Candidates in fray for 5 Lok Sabha Seats
8922 polling stations in place for smooth conduct of polls
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Assam
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Assam will go to Polls in Second Phase of General Elections on 18th April. Polling will be held in 5 Lok Sabha Seats of Karimganj, Silchar, Autonomous District, Mangaldoi and Nawgong.
50 candidates, including 3 women, 19 Independents and 7 others, will be contesting for these 5 Lok Sabha seats.
6910592 voters comprising of 3554460 males, 3355952 females and 180 voters in Third Gender category will cast their votes in this phase.
8992 Polling stations have been set up for smooth conduct of Polls in the state.
Following is the distribution of voters in Assam General Elections in Phase 2: —
Following is the detail of contesting parties: —
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No. of Parliamentary Constituencies 
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Total PCs: 14
PCs in 2nd Phase: 5
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Details of Contesting Parties:
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Party
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No. of Contesting Candidates
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BJP
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05
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INC
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05
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All India Trinamool Congress
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04
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All India Forward Bloc
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02
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All India United Democratic Front
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01
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National People’s Party
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02
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Socialist Unity Centre of India 
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03
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Assam Jana Morcha
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02
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Others
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07
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Independents
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19
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No. of Candidates
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Total candidates: 50
Women candidates: 03
Ministry of Communications
Cancellation of Notification No. R&E/1-1/DR/Sports Quota/2021 dated 25.10.2021 and issue of fresh Notification for receiving Application Online for appointment of meritorious sports persons in Gujarat Postal Circle
Cancellation of Notification No. R&E/1-1/DR/Sports Quota/2021 dated 25.10.2021 and issue of fresh Notification for receiving Application Online for appointment of meritorious sports persons in the cadre of Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff in Gujarat Postal Circle for filling up the vacancies up to the year 2021.
Applications are invited via online mode [https://dopsportsrecruitment.in] from Indian Nationals for Direct Recruitment of meritorious sportspersons from open market under SPORTS QUOTA for filling up the vacancies up to the year 2021 to following Group ‘C’ posts in Gujarat Postal Circle.
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Sl. No.
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Name of the Post
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Scale of Pay  Rules, 2016 plus admissible allowances)
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Number of Post
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Postal Assistant
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Level – 4 
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49
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Postal Assistant-CO
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Level – 4 
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6
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Postal Assistant- SBCO
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Level – 4 
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2
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Sorting Assistant
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Level – 4 
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14
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-
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Postman /Mail Guard
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Level – 3 
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56
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-
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Multi-Tasking Staff 
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Level – 1 
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61
2. The details of eligibilities, educational qualifications, experience, fee, age, terms and conditions etc. along with relevant proforma may be accessed from website [https://dopsportsrecruitment.in]
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